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1993 (P) World War II 50th Anniversary Commemorative Half Dollar

Strike Type
1993 (P) Modern Commemoratives coin

Coin Details

Year
1993
Denomination
Modern Commemoratives
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Modern Commemorative Half Dollars (1982-Date)
Designer
George Klauba/Bill J. Leftwich
Mintage
197,072
Composition
75% Copper, 25% Nickel over a pure Copper center
Weight
11.34g
Diameter
30.6mm
Edge
Reeded

Auction Record

Price realized
$776
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Grade
NG0
Auction house
Stack's Bowers

Description

The 1993 (P) World War II 50th Anniversary Commemorative Half Dollar is a commemorative half dollar struck at the Philadelphia Mint. The Philadelphia Mint struck 197,072 uncirculated World War II 50th Anniversary half dollars dated 1991-1995. Part of the World War II 50th Anniversary commemorative program, this half dollar captures both the European and Pacific theaters. The obverse features the faces of three U.S. service members superimposed on a large 'V' for victory, with a B-17 bomber above and five stars at top, while the reverse displays a Pacific Island battle scene with a soldier on a beach aiming his rifle. Designed by George Klauba/Bill J. Leftwich. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper center, weighing 11.34 grams, 30.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9674.

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